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Basaseachic Falls - One of the Copper Canyon's and Chihuahua's most famous sites is Basaseachic Falls within Basaseachic National Park, which covers a spectacular part of Candameña Canyon The Basaeachic Cascade is the second highest waterfall in Mexico and the 28th in the world, its beauty is extraordinary and is blanketed by one of the best-preserved pine forests of the range. |
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Candameña Canyon - One of the relatively easy tours in the Copper Canyon, offering great beauty and spectacular views, is that of Candameña Canyon; also know as the "Canyon of the Cascades. Guides are available, but not necessary. Along this route, you will see the great Piedra Volada (Flying Stone) Cascade and the enormous Peña Del Gigante (Giant Rock), among other impressive formations. |
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Peña del Gigante - This stone monolith stands out on a national and international level for having a totally vertical face and its sheer magnitude, with a free fall of 885 meters (2,290 feet). Peña del gigante has now become recognized for its climbing potential.
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Piedra Volada Falls - With a free fall of 453 meters, Flying Stone Falls is considered the highest in Mexico and the 11th highest in the world. Although its flow is not as great as that of Basaseachic, the cascade does flow during the rainy season in mid-summer, early fall. It is located in an isolated area. The magnificent paths that lead to Piedra Volada offer some great viewpoints including Huajumar and Cerro de la Corona. |
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Tarahumara Indians - The Tarahumara Indians of northern Mexico’s Sierra Madre are among the largest and most traditional native American societies in all of North America. There doesn’t appear to be a consensus regarding the number of Tarahumara Indians living in the Sierra Madre but estimates range from 35,000 to 70,000. They are currently confronted by the rapid loss of their language and cultural traditions and severe degradation of their environment…More |
